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Jobs at a Glance

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    App Developer

    App Developer

    Technology

    App developers design and create the apps that people use on their phones and computers. They test the apps for bugs and fix them when they are broken.

    • Median (Middle) Salary:$110,140
    • You Should Study:Computer Science
    • Job Growth Rate by 2030:22%
    • This Job Is:
      Burning Hot
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    Aircraft Technician

    Aircraft Technician

    Technology

    Aircraft technicians install, run, and maintain equipment used to develop, test, produce, and sustain aircraft and spacecraft.

    • Median (Middle) Salary:$65,550
    • You Should Study:Math, Physics
    • Job Growth Rate by 2030:11%
    • This Job Is:
      On Fire
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    Auto Mechanic

    Auto Mechanic

    Technology

    Automotive service technicians and mechanics, often called service technicians or service techs, inspect, maintain, and repair cars and light trucks.

    • Median (Middle) Salary:$46,880
    • You Should Study:Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs
    • Job Growth Rate by 2030:0%
    • This Job Is:
      Keeping Cool
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    Civil Engineer

    Civil Engineer

    Technology

    Civil engineers plan, design, and build roads, bridges, buildings, airports, tunnels, and other infrastructure, such as systems for water supply and sewage treatment.

    • Median (Middle) Salary:$88,050
    • You Should Study:Math, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science
    • Job Growth Rate by 2030:8%
    • This Job Is:
      Heating Up
  • MaterialsEngineer3

    Materials Engineer

    Materials Engineer

    Technology

    Materials engineers develop, process, and test materials used to create a range of products, from computer chips and airplane wings to golf clubs and medical devices.

    • Median (Middle) Salary:$98,300
    • You Should Study:Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science
    • Job Growth Rate by 2030:8%
    • This Job Is:
      Heating Up
  • SoftwareEngineer3

    Software Engineer

    Software Engineer

    Technology

    Software developers design computer applications or programs. They work for companies and design the programs that people use on their phones and computers, as well as programs on websites.

    • Median (Middle) Salary:$110,140
    • You Should Study:Computer Science
    • Job Growth Rate by 2030:22%
    • This Job Is:
      Burning Hot
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    Top Executive

    Top Executive

    Technology

    Top executives plan strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They coordinate and direct work activities of companies and organizations.

    • Median (Middle) Salary:$98,980
    • You Should Study:Psychology, Business Courses
    • Job Growth Rate by 2030:8%
    • This Job Is:
      Heating Up

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